Home Owners

The U.K Government’s Feed In Tariff (FIT) scheme introduced in April 2010, enables homeowners to receive payments for generating their own electricity guaranteed for 25 years, tax free and inflation adjusted.

As an example, a homeowner who installs a solar electricity system with an installation size of 2.2 kWp could earn around £770 per year from the Generation Tariff, £30 per year from the Export Tariff and reduce their electricity bill by £120 per year - a total saving of around £920 per year. (source: Energy Savings Trust).

Projected returns on investment before any discount we secure, are between *8 -12% p.a. which compares to current interest rates on savings of around 2- 5% p.a. (* ROI achieved will depend on various factors including the size of the system installed, purchase/installation cost and whether you are e.g. a 25% or 40% taxpayer.)

HOWEVER:
Homeowners find it difficult and time consuming to obtain information, ascertain which installers are best for quality, reliability and service and to compare complex quotes received.

Energise Barnet provides a solution to these problems by managing the whole process on behalf of homeowners in the buying group making solar energy easier to source and more affordable.

Joining Energise Barnet is the simplest, cheapest and lowest risk way for homeowners to arrange installation of solar PV and to harness the benefits:
 
SAVE TIME, MONEY AND HASSLE
You could obtain quotes yourself. However, there are over 1,000 solar installers to choose from ranging from new start-ups and small family owned businesses to large energy suppliers and prices, product quality, customer service and aftercare varies, widely.

There are also two fundamental options - outright purchase to receive the Feed in Tariffs or 'rent your roof' schemes to simply receive a reduction in energy bills. Which is right for you?

Energise Barnet will advise buying group members if solar electricity is feasible for their homes, provides impartial information on the options available, what products and installers are best and enables them to avoid having to take time out to see numerous salespersons, arrange multiple surveys and understand the complex quotes received.

HONEST AND IMPARTIAL ADVICE
Energise Barnet will work in the best interests of the buying group. We will provide the facts and options available so homeowners can make the choices right for them. Buying club members will see all the quotes received and decide collectively whom to appoint.

PEACE OF MIND
We will provide homeowners with shared peace of mind, knowing that as members of a well organized buying group, the pros and cons have been examined and best practices adopted.

FREE SOLAR PV FEASIBILITY REPORT
We will arrange a free assessment of members homes to ascertain if solar electricity is feasible and provide a personalised report with recommendations, estimate of costs (excluding discounts) and indicative return on investment. If your home is not suitable for solar electricity, we will advise you.

A full technical survey will be carried out before installation by the appointed installer.

AFTER CARE
We will help homeowners prepare the paperwork to claim the Feed In Tariff from their electricity supplier.

Solar panels have no moving parts so breakdown is rare. All panels installed will have 25 year performance guarantees and be Microgeneration Certificate Scheme (MCS) certified and installed by an MCS certificated installer. The installers will arrange for certified electricians to connect solar PV systems to the National Grid.

Installers will be required to provide an annual cleaning and maintenance service and solar certificate if homeowners are moving.

UPTO 20% DISCOUNT ON THE PURCHASE COST
By joining Energise Barnet, you will obtain a better price than you could achieve on your own. The bigger the group, the greater the savings which could be 20%.

Solar panel installation costs range from £4,000 - £5,000 per KWp. The total cost varies depending on for example, the price quoted by the installer, make of panels and the number required. Individual quotes from installers for a 2KW system currently range from around *£8,000 to £12,000 - a 30%+ variance - before any discount , we will obtain on behalf of the buying group.

* Price includes VAT, system design, installation and commissioning, Connection to the electricity network and Feed-in Tariff Registration. Prices vary depending on individual circumstances.

PROTECTION FROM RISING ENERGY COSTS
Electricity prices increased by 80% between 1999 and 2009. (source: Department of Energy and Climate Change). By generating your own solar electricity, there will be less need to worry about future price increases levied by your electricity supplier.

INCREASED VALUE OF PROPERTY AND RENT LEVELS
Buyers and tenants are increasingly demanding energy efficient homes (source: Energy Savings Trust). By installing a solar electricity system, you can make your home more attractive and surveys across Europe and America reveal that the addition of solar panels to a house increases its value.

If you decide to sell your home in the future, the buyer will benefit from lower energy bills and the remaining income due from FIT. You should therefore ask your Estate Agent to reflect this in the asking price or rent required. Alternatively, the FIT payments due after sale can be assigned to you in the conveyancing agreement drawn up by your solicitor.

SAVE CO2 EMISSIONS EVERY YEAR
A typical home installation could save around 1 tonne of CO2 a year - around 30 tonnes over its lifetime. (source: Energy Savings Trust)

By generating your own electricity, you will help protect the environment for your children, grandchildren and future generations.

CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT
By participating in Energise Barnet, you will help create job opportunities for local residents related to the work we carry out.

The more people join Energise Barnet, the bigger the savings
and the better the terms we will be able to negotiate with installers.